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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Taylor Swift celebrated more than just her record-breaking win at the 66th annual Grammys Awards Sunday (Feb. 4) — she also […]
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To help you prepare for your Grammy watch party on Sunday (Feb. 4), we’ve rounded up a trio of delicious cocktails to serve up this weekend, and directions on how to make each cocktail with Smirnoff Vodka — the official spirits sponsor of the 66th annual Grammy Awards.
Smirnoff will be serving up signature cocktails at some of the hottest Grammy Week events including Grammy House, the official Grammys VIP After-Party and more.
See below for a list of luscious libations below.
Smirnoff Mule
The Smirnoff Mule is an easy but satisfying cocktail with just enough kick (thank you, ginger beer). It’s extremely easy to make and only takes three ingredients: vodka, ginger beer and lime. Check out the drink recipe and directions on how to make the Smirnoff Mule below.
Ingredients:
How to prepare: Combine Smirnoff No. 21 and ginger beer in a copper mug filled with ice. Squeeze a lime wedge. Stir gently and garnish with a lime slice.
Classic Cosmopolitan
The citrusy and sweet, pink drink is perfect for a Grammys shindig.
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Ingredients:
1 oz Smirnoff No. 21
0.5 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Cranberry Juice
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
How to prepare: Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and double strain into large cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Piña Picante
Bold and spicy, the Pina Picante will bring the heat to your drink menu.
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How to prepare: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake well and pour into a Collin glass over ice. To finish it off, Garnish with garnish with Tajín, a pineapple wedge and marigold flower.
Ready for the big show? The 2024 Grammy Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.
The show will feature performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Join Mitchell, Billy Joel, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman and more.
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Following the success of Swarm, Donald Glover is back on Prime Video, this time with a lead role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The series, about two spies moonlighting as a married couple, premieres on Prime Video on Friday (Feb. 2).
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Glover and Maya Erskine play strangers who land jobs working for a spy agency and take on new identities as John and Jane Smith. The eight-episode series is co-created and executive produced by Glover and Francesca Clone.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a reimagining of the 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie.
Keep reading for details on how to stream the show for free on Prime Video.
How to Watch Mr. & Mrs. Smith
All eight episodes of Mr. and Mrs. Smith dropped on Prime Video on Friday. Prime members can stream it at no additional charge.
Not a member? Click below to launch your 30-day free trial to stream Mr. & Mrs. Smith and other must-watch content in the Prime Video library, including Underdoggs, Saltburn, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Harlem, Invincible, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and The Legend of Vox Machina.
Prime Video is home to exclusive TV shows, movies and more that members can stream free. Plus, Prime Video allows you to add channels such as Paramount+, HBO Max and Starz, so you can stream from one app.
Prime Video comes included with your Prime Membership – and it’s free for the first month. After the free trial ends, your membership will renew at $14.99 a month, or $139 for the annual plan. Amazon also offers 50% off for eligible students and SNAP/Medicaid recipients.
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With the Super Bowl just around the corner, it might be a good time to upgrade your old TV to watch the Big Game matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 11.
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Retailers, like Walmart, are dropping prices, and the the winner of Super Bowl Sunday is you because you saved so much money on a big screen 4K TV. We rounded up the best deals on massive 4K TVs from top brands, like Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL and others.
And since it’s from Walmart, you can order now and pick up the 4K TV yourself from your local retail location, or you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member.
Not a member? You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer, including free delivery; fuel savings at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart or Murphy gas stations; streaming access to Paramount+ — the streaming home of Super Bowl LVIII — to watch hit originals such as Halo, Fatal Attraction and Star Trek: Lower Decks; early deals access and much more. Learn more about Walmart+ here.
Additionally, if you’re planning on getting a new 4K TV for the Big Game, Super Bowl LVIII is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers only. Moreover, all of the 4K TVs listed below can access Paramount+.
Not a subscriber? Paramount+ has a seven-day free trial, so you can try out the service yourself. After the trial is up, you can cancel the streaming service altogether, or you can keep watching.
Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month for the ad-supported basic plan. If you want to go ad-free, Paramount+ with Showtime goes for $11.99/month.
In the meantime, scroll down for our picks of the best deals on big 4K TVs, below:
Samsung
Samsung 65-inch S90C 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$1,539
$3,299
53% off
On sale for $1,539 (regularly $3,299), the Samsung 65-inch S90C 4K Ultra HD Smart TV features an impressive OLED display for rich and vibrant colors, as well as deep and dark black levels. It has a 144Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth motion when watching live sports, like Super Bowl LVIII on Paramount+.
Sony
Sony 75-inch X80K 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV
$898
$998
10% off
Want to go bigger? Sony 75-inch X80K 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV has a massive LED display with a smooth and clear picture quality, thanks to Sony’s Processor X1 chipset inside. It runs Google TV for video and music streaming with access to Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Disney+ and much more. The 4K TV is on sale for $898, or $100 off its list price, at Walmart.
LG
LG 70-inch 4K Ultra HD webOS Smart TV
$498
$648
23% off
Priced at $498 — or $150 off — at Walmart, the LG 70-inch 4K Ultra HD webOS Smart TV features enhanced 4K video and audio powered by LG’s α5 Gen5 AI Processor built in. This means picture quality is smooth and vivid, while it uses AI to adjust images and sound on-the-fly. It runs LG’s webOS for streaming access to Paramount+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and other services.
TCL
TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku TV
$579.99
$679.95
15% off
If you’re a fan of Roku, the TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku TV runs the popular streaming operating system with more than 40,000 apps available, including Paramount+, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and much more. The 4K TV also has a big 65-inch display with impressive picture quality and stellar audio.
Hisense
Hisense 75-inch R6 Series 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV
$498
$578
14% off
For just under $500, you can pick up the Hisense 75-inch R6 Series 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV at Walmart. It has a massive 75-inch display with 4K picture quality with Dolby Vision support and impressive DTS Studio Sound audio. The 4K TV also has Roku inside for easy access to popular streaming apps, including Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and much more.
Vizio
Vizio 65-inch V-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$398
$528
25% off
Looking for a wallet-friendly 4K TV? The Vizio 65-inch V-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV is on sale for $398 — or $130 off its list price — at Walmart. That’s a 25% savings. It has Dolby Vision support for premium 4K picture quality with bright and accurate colors, as well as darker black levels. It also has Dolby Atmos support for high-end audio quality with sound clarity that’s rich, robust and booming.Meanwhile, the 4K TV runs Vizio’s SmartCast streaming platform with access to Paramount+, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, YouTube and more. Not bad for just under $400.
Samsung
Samsung 85-inch LS03B ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$2,897
$4,297
33% off
Walmart also has one of the most stylish 4K TV on sale too. Right now, the Samsung 85-inch LS03B “The Frame” QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV is on sale for $2,897, or $1,400 off its list price. That’s a 33% savings.The 4K TV is designed to blend in your home decor, while it resembles a framed painting. In fact, it has an “Art Mode” where you can cycle through famous works of art — like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” Vincent van Gogh’s “Irises” and others — as dynamic screensavers when you’re not watching TV. It also has access to popular streaming apps, like Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, Disney+ and others.
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Usher’s Lovers & Friends Festival lands at the Las Vegas Festival Ground on May 4. If you missed the chance to secure tickets via the Lovers & Friends website, a select number of tickets are available at Vivid Seat and StubHub.
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Keep reading for more information on the festival including ticket prices, and where to find the cheapest tickets online.
Lovers & Friends: How Much Do Tickets Cost?
Lovers & Friends tickets are split into three tiers: general admission, GA+ and VIP. Prices range from $325 to $695 on the festival website. (Tickets are sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist.)
Besides entry into the festival, general admission gets you access to food vendors, bars, concession stands, free water stations, festival merch and more.
GA+ tickets allow you to enter the festival through a dedicated lane at the main entrance. The ticket includes access to air-conditioned bathrooms, while VIP entry includes access to a “preferred viewing area” near the main stage and charging stations.
Looking for cheap tickets to Lovers & Friends? Resale tickets are available on Vivid Seats, StubHub and Seat Geek, and if you grab them early, you’ll have a better chance of getting tickets for a decent price.
Tickets range from approximately $464 for general admission passes to more than $700 for VIP.
How to Get Lovers & Friends Tickets on Vivid Seats
Vivid Seats offers the lowest ticket prices for Lovers & Friends, compared to StubHub and Seat Geek. Right now, tickets start at $465 for general admission and $717 for VIP passes.
Want a discounts on your tickets? Use code BB2024 to save $20 off purchases of $200 or more.
How to Get Lovers & Friends Tickets on StubHub
In the race for cheapest tickets, StubHub takes second place against Vivid Seats and Seat Geek. Tickets start at approximately $485 for general admission and $758 for VIP.
Ticket are slightly more expensive at Seat Geek — around $100 more than StubHub and Vivid Seats. General admission starts at $507. However, most of the Seat Geek tickets are priced between $550 to more than $600. VIP passes are available for as low as $789 to more than $1,000.
The annual Lovers & Friends Fest launched in 2022 after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s stacked lineup includes Usher, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Lil Wayne, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Monica, Backstreet Boys, 6lack, Kelly Rowland, Nas, Nelly Fortado, Ciara, TLC, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Nelly, T-Pain, Ne-Yo, SWV, Tank, Xscape, Mya, Kelis, Keri Hilson, Lupe Fiasco, Fat Joe, E-40, Too Short, Cam’ron, Next, Blaque and 702.
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The internet has become a constant in our lives through offering answers to practically any question we have as well as giving access to streaming platforms to watch content on. Unless you’re using data on your smartphone, hopping on the internet requires a reliable wifi router, but not every model can be considered a good one.
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Slow speeds, dead spots and having to reset the router are just a few of the common issues that come with owning a wifi router. And while you can invest in a wifi extender, it doesn’t always fix the issue. Amazon is helping you get onto the internet faster, easier and for a lower cost with a major deal on its Eero Pro 6 Wifi Router. At 40% off, the device gets slashed to under $150, making it a worthy investment — especially if you’re looking for quality work-from-home items.
Whether you’re surfing the web on your laptop, streaming Paramount+, Hulu or even Prime Video on your tablet, this router aims to cover up to 2,000 square feet to ensure your connection is stable and you don’t have to constantly sit and wait for your videos to buffer. Plus, it can connect to more than 75 devices, which should cover all your tech gadgets as well as your family and guests’.
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Amazon Eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router (2020 Release)
$119.99
$199.99
40% off
Amazon’s Eero Pro 6 wifi router aims to support wifi speeds up to a gigabit, and function as a Zigbee smart-home hub that’ll connect to compatible smart home devices and Alexa. It’s also small and compact, which means you can display it on your side tables, TV stands and more without creating an eye sore.
Amazon shoppers have described the device as “reliable,” claiming it makes a noticeable difference to their wifi speeds.
“This router is the bomb,” one verified reviewer wrote. “It gives me consistent 900+mb speed and has the range to connect at the speed throughout my home and yard! I couldn’t be happier with my fiber service and eero router!”
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Four teams will meet on the ice for the 2024 NHL All-Star Star Game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada on Saturday (Feb. 3). The game will air on ABC and stream live on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT.
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ESPN’s NHL All-Star Weekend coverage launches Thursday (Feb. 1) with the NHL All-Star Player Draft airing at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+. The Player Draft, which will determine which four teams play in the All-Star Game, will feature Justin Bieber, Tate McRae, Michael Bublé and Will Arnett as celebrity team captains.
McRae is also slated to perform during the second intermission at the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday.
The NHL All-Star schedule includes the Alumni Man of the Year and Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Showcase airing Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, followed by the All-Star Skills Competition at 7 p.m. ET on Friday.
Read on for ways to stream the NHL All-Star Game live without cable.
How to Watch the NHL All-Star Game
The 2024 NHL All-Star Game will air on ABC and stream on ESPN+ in the U.S. The game will be broadcast on CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada.
If you don’t have access to cable channels, streaming is your best bet. You can watch the 2024 NHL All-Star Game by subscribing to platforms such as Sling TV, DirecTV and ESPN+.
See below for more details.
Watch the NHL All-Star Game on Sling TV
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$20
$40
50% off
Sling TV is a great choice for sports fans on a budget. Plans start as low as $20 for your first month — 50% off the regular price. That means you can watch local and cable channels for half off for the first 30 days.
With Sling TV, you’ll get access to ESPN, ESPN2, USA, Disney, Freeform, TLC, HLN and other cable channels — plus local channels such as ABC, NBC and CBS in select cities.
Watch the NHL All-Star Game on DirecTV
free trial
DirecTV Stream offers locals channels like ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, in addition to sports networks such as ESPN, ESPN2 and FS1 — and plenty of other cable channels (A&E, TLC, BET, Lifetime, VH1, Cartoon Network, E!, FX, etc.)
Streaming plans start at $69.99/month (with 24-month agreement) for 75+ channels and DVR. DirecTV Stream also offers a free trial for the first week.
Watch the NHL All-Star Game on Fubo
FREE TRIAL OPTION
Fubo
Want more ways to stream for free? Subscribe to Fubo TV and watch live TV for free for the first week. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, FS1, MSNBC, NFL Network, Fox News, E!, HGTV, MSNBC, FX and more on Fubo. Plans starts at $74.99/month.
For those interested in streaming internationally, ExpressVPN gives you access to multiple streaming platforms.
How to Watch the NHL All-Star Game on ESPN+
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The 2024 NHL All-Star Game will stream live on ESPN+ on Saturday at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. The All-Star game will be available to stream in English and Spanish.
ESPN+ is $10.99/month for the basic plan and $14.99/month to bundle with Hulu and Disney+.
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Peacock is kicking off Black History Month with a documentary series chronicling the impact of Run DMC. Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story premieres Thursday (Feb. 1) on Peacock.
Directed by Kirk Fraser, the three-part documentary highlights the rise of Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and “Jam Master Jay” Mizell — three friends from Queens, New York, who went on to became one of the greatest rap groups of all time.
In the series, Rev Run and DMC get candid about everything from their early days in the group to finding superstardom and the loss of Jam Master Jay, who was gunned down in his recording studio in 2002. The murder trial against Jam Master Jay’s accused killers started this week — more than 20 years after his murder and nearly four years after the men were arrested.
The documentary also features appearances from Ice-T, LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Jermaine Dupri, Ice Cube, Questlove, Beastie Boys, Chuck D., Tom Morello, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Ed Lover and more.
The series is executive produced by Rev Run, DMC, William H. Masterson III, Brian Hunt, Dan Goodman, Michael Lehman and Erik Blamoville, and produced by Believe Entertainment Group.
Read on for details on how to watch Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story on Peacock.
How to Watch on Peacock
Kings From Queens: The Run DMC dropped on Peacock on Thursday — and you won’t have to wait a week for new episodes to drop as all three episodes, “It’s Like That” “It’s Tricky” and Down with the King,” are streaming on the platform.
To watch the series, head to the Peacock homepage via the app or online at Peacocktv.com. Each episode has a runtime of 60-78 minutes.
Not subscribed to Peacock? You’re missing out on a huge selection of must-watch movies, TV series, sports, documentaries and more. Plans start at just $5.99/month for Peacock Premium, the ad-supported package that unlocks access to thousands of hours of entertainment. Peacock Premium Plus is $11.99/month to stream without commercials.
Peacock is packed with bingeworthy movies, TVs series and reality series such as The Traitors, Dr. Death, Ted, Love Island: Love Games, Couple to Throuple, Poker Face, The Holdovers, Five Night’s at Freddy’s and episodes of network favorites like Suits, Yellowstone, The Office and Saturday Night Live.
Looking for a free trial to Peacock? Xfinity offers free Peacock when you subscribe to NowTV ($20/month) and DirecTV Stream subscribers can add Peacock at a discounted rate of $3.99/month. Additionally, Peacock offers student discounts and annual plans that save you 17% off the regular price.
In honor of Black History Month, Peacock curated a collection of content starring Black leads. The “Amplifying Black Voices” hub features Peacock Originals such as The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Bel-Air, Praise This and Honk For Jesus: Save Your Soul; and other movies and TV shows such as Nope, Do Right Things, BlacKkKlansman, Found, Pearson, Grand Crew, Good Times, Sanford and Son, The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks, The Lost Story of Emmett Till: Then and Now, I Am Not Your Negro, A Celebration of Tony Morrison and Woman in Motion.
Music fans will find classic documentary films such as The Night James Brown Saved Boston, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang of The Wu Clan, Time Is Illmatic and more.
Watch the trailer for Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story below.
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